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Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
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Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread
The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.
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Ben & Jerry’s row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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